1. How to prepare before giving an oral report
a. The person giving a report(giver) should:
·
Have a pen and a
paper to take notes
·
Get any visual
supportive material for stressing facts in the report
·
Rehearse how to
deliver the report
·
Research of more
aspects to include in the report eg by asking people.
·
Groom well.
· Make some notes on the content of the report
b. The person receiving the report(receiver) should
·
Have a pen and
paper ready to take some notes
·
Sit attentively
and focus on the reporter
·
Prepare some
questions you can ask the report giver.
Sample KCSE Exam Model Question:
Imagine
you are given a report on how are utilizing the handwashing equipment brought to
your school. State how you will prepare before giving the report
2. Situations under which we give an oral report
·
When reporting criminal activity to teachers or police.
·
When making a
confession
·
After reading a
story or text.
·
When accounting a
given happening in a given place.
·
When outlining the
diary of a school outing event
Model KCSE Exam Question:
Within the school setting, state any three instances
that can happen such that you are asked to give an oral report
3. Elements of an oral report speech
· Introduction-greet the audience hierarchically
· Give the content of the report stating the event (what), the place (where), description of manner it happened (how) and the time of the event (when).
· Conclusion of the report- thanking the listeners and wishing them well.
Model KCSE Exam Question (Done in KCSE 2014):
Imagine You witnessed your school-mate sneaking, entering a white car, and being driven off. You are planning to report. Write an outline of your oral report.
4. Skills needed when one is giving an Oral Reports
·
Use apt
tempo and project your voice.
·
Use non-verbal cues such aptly
·
Indicate
whether you were a witness of
·
you were
told of it.
·
Be specific
without giving alternatives or after-thoughts
·
Identify
the specific names of places.
·
Specify
the time that whatever you are reporting took place.
·
Mention
the main event you are reporting about.
·
Be
specific with the names of people and their descriptions in terms of clothing,
size, complexion, age
·
Ascertain
whether the person has got the Oral Reports.
·
Make the
report brief
Model KCSE Exam question on Oral Reports:
Imagine you saw a man stealing the school cow. Identify the skills you
will
use to give an oral report to the principal.
5. Words of etiquette that are used by the one seeking direction.
·
Please...
(to state the request)
·
Excuse
me... (at start of intrusion or clarifications or interruptions)
·
Pardon
me... (at start of intrusions, interruptions or clarifications)
·
Sorry,
.... (to start an apology in the dialogue)
·
Thank
you... (appreciate:
·
Welcome.
(Appreciate an appreciation)
·
Use of sir
or madam or your honour
·
Use of
auxiliaries may, could and would
Model KCSE Exam question on seeking directions:
Imagine you are to give a report on a theft case in your class. Identify
four words you can use to remain courteous.
6. Skills when one is receiving Oral Reports
·
Have eye
contact with the report giver to get non-verbal cues.
·
Take notes
of key aspects of the report in terms of the event, place, and time.
·
Ask what
you have not got right.
·
Repeat the
report to ascertain if you got it right.
·
Be a good
listener by avoiding any distraction
·
Ensure
good turn-taking in the conversation.
Sample KCSE Exam Question on Receiving Oral reports
John was given Oral Reports about the effects of Covid-19 in his village but
he forgot everything. Identify any four skills of receiving Oral Reports that
he failed to use.